cárcel

Definitions of cárcel
  1. noun
    a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
    synonyms: abrazadera, anclaje, barrilete, brida, cepo, gafa, gatillo, gato, grapa, laña, manija, mordaza, traba
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    types:
    grapa
    a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued
  2. noun
    a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
    synonyms: penal, penitenciaría, presidio, prisión
  3. noun
    a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
    synonyms: presidio, prisión
  4. noun
    a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
    synonyms: calabozo, gayola, gobi, grilo, prisión, talego, trullo
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